Coraline in Minden Cozy Oversized Free Cowl Wrap Pattern

Recently, Coraline’s trip to Rio was rescheduled as her sister Penelope had moved her wedding date up so the entire family could have their reunion together as an extended reception. How cool is that? So, Coraline went up to Minden, Ontario last week to watch her parents and uncle in the Ontario 55+ Winter Games. Penelope’s wedding is apparently this weekend and from there, everyone is heading to Aspen!

Coraline in Minden – crochet wrap pattern

Needless to say, Coraline sent me a check for a ton of yarn to make something special for her and her sister Penelope. This is just getting to be too much fun! How awesome that you get to experience a part of that? This oversized cowl wrap is just that and it’s perfect. Fabulously wide and the perfect length, it isn’t heavy due to it’s mesh design and still quite warm as each mesh square creates a little pocket of warmth.

Just think. Coraline is on sabbatical for 10 more months and her sister Penelope is planning an impromptu honeymoon! In the spirit of Dr. Seuss, “Oh, the things I will make!”

Tons of pics here and the free pattern is below- just scroll down. Stay tuned for Penelope’s Whimsical Slouch over the next few days.

Manda Lynn from Manda Lynn’s Crochet Treasures says: “Every time I see this I silently curse the mail man for not being able to teleport my online purchases instantly. lol.” (Of course, she is speaking of her yarn order.)

On Ravelry, peacemaker7 commented: “i love it ♥ the first pattern to make it to my queue in a loooooong while :)”

Also on Ravelry, DeeDee10404 commented: “This is BEAUTIFUL!!!! I can’t wait to make this!!!!!!”

Instructions:

(Note: There was a typo in the repeats. I will not be able to work this up for some time, but the start is definitely fhdc 225. I suspect the repeats are 112 because the chain 3 in round 2 counts as a stitch. If you get to test this before I do, please let me know in the comments. I apologize profusely for any confusion.)

I made Coraline in San Fransisco and absolutely love it. I look forward to making this one, too.
I have been to Minden and have spent a lot of time there. It’s a terrific place. Kawartha Dairy ice cream is the best!

Hi Adele! It’s great to see that there’s somebody who’s been to Minden, let alone knows where it is hehehe (I live there and my significant other works at Kawartha Dairy!). If you’re in the neighbourhood and have time, check out the Kinmount Artisans Marketplace if you haven’t already. I volunteer there. I’m also taking a spinning course at the Haliburton School of The Arts and I blog about it (when I have time) at keepmeinstitchez.wordpress.com 🙂

You start with it wrapped behind your shoulders, lean forward so it’s draping down to the floor, give it a twist, and bring the part that was draping over your head to hang behind your neck. Then just do a little adjusting in the mirror. Hope that helps!

Hi, Jenn! I’m behind answering from the holidays, but please feel free to contact me via email and send me a picture of what you have. This will be one large loop unless you want to join as a figure 8. Just keep your piece flat and fold.

Ok.. So, I have a strange question.. I just purchased some ravenscroft Gaea yarn from blue moon fiber arts for my birthday. I’m totally in love, and I’m totally in love with this pattern. However, it’s not a bulky yarn. The gauge of my yarn is 16-22 st. per 4 inches (10 cm.) on 4.5-5.5 needles ( knitters). Since that gauge is pretty much double the bulky that was used here, should I double the stitch count? I definitely have enough yarn.. I have about 915 yards total. I’d love your insight, as you are familiar with this pattern. (I’ll send a picture of the final product, too… If we can figure it out!) Crickett

Hi, Crickett ~ Thank you for your kind words! I don’t have experience with that yarn, but the absolute best thing to do is to work up a 12″ x 12″ square (or larger) to get your accurate gauge and see if you get the same measurement. If you get the same measurement, you’ll get the same size. If you find yourself having trouble measuring it, you may contact me. There are also countless websites with assistance. Good luck!

I wish I could help, but that is something you will need to determine yourself. I suggest using a tape measure and checking your gauge.
You could also just wing it for the first few rows and see what you think.
Use the following information as a guide: Approximate Finished Dimensions: Length 96″, width 22″

I am wondering if the 4 skeins equal 352 yards total, or if one skein is 352 yards approx? I want to buy yarn soon, but on the red heart website it shows the reflective yarn is not the bulky (5) weight. I don’t want to end up buying too much or not enough. Thanks!

Hi!
I find this pattern just amazing and reeeally want to make it but I need to translate the pattern first (since I’m Swedish) so was wondering it these are US or UK abbreviations?
Will have to figure out how much of the Lace yarn I’m gonna need, since I’m pretty warm blooded I’m thinking of making a lighter one so this yarn isn’t bulky, meaning I might have to add to the original pattern if I understand correctly?
Sorry for all the question, this will be my first real wearable crochet piece. =3

Forgive me for taking so long to reply! My comments were all muddled. That is a horrible typo and I don’t know how that happened. I don’t have time to test it, but the repeats must be 112- or so. If you have an opportunity to work it, please let me know. Thank you for bringing it to my attention!

Yes! That is a horrible typo and I’m so sorry. I don’t have time to test it, but the repeats must be 112- or so. If you have an opportunity to work it, please let me know. Thank you for bringing it to my attention!

Yes, Denise! I’m so sorry for my horrible typo. I don’t know how that happened. I don’t have time to test it, but the repeats must be 112- or so. If you have an opportunity to work it, please let me know. Thank you for bringing it to my attention!

I’m having a hard time understanding if I have 226 foundation stitches then in next row do a sk1 db ch1 how I will end up with 226 db and 226 ch1 spaces. Shouldn’t I have 113 of each? What am I doing wrong?

Dianne ~ I completely understand this list of “I wannas!” Sometimes, it feels more like a mound, doesn’t it? I think a variegated would look really cool! Only thing is, be sure you are using the same weight of yarn or modify as needed so you get the right size.

I know this is a fairly old post, but I would love to know if I can use a worsted weight yarn for this, or if it would cause too many changes to the pattern to be worth explaining what I’d need to do. If not I need to get some bulky yarn eventually!!!

It may be an old post, but many people are still making this extremely popular piece. 🙂 It definitely requires the weight called for in the pattern or you will end up with a very small cowl. Good luck!

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